Cushings-Disease matches 19 conditions:Lyme disease is an infectious, tick-borne disease. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash. If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system. (Sources: Wikipedia, CDC) Raynaud's disease is is a vascular disorder that affects blood flow to the extremities which include the fingers, toes, nose and ears when exposed to temperature changes or stress. It occurs more frequently in women. (Source: Wikipedia) Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic, painful, degenerative inflammatory arthritis primarily affecting spine and sacroiliac joints, causing eventual fusion of the spine. It affects 750,000 Americans. (Source: Wikipedia) Crohn's disease is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of part of the gastrointestinal tract. Together with ulcerative colitis, it affects 1.4 million Americans. (Sources: Wikipedia, CCFA) Alzheimer's Disease, the most common type of dementia, is a degenerative and terminal disease for which there is no known cure. It affects 26 million people worldwide and is the 6th leading cause of death in the US. (Sources: Wikipedia, alz.org) Cushing's Disease is an endocrine disorder caused by high levels of cortisol in the blood from a variety of causes. It is relatively rare, affecting 10-15 out of every million people. (Sources: Wikipedia, NIDDK) Parkinson's Disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that often impairs the sufferer's motor skills and speech, as well as other functions. It affects 1.5 million Americans, 85% of whom are over 50. (Sources: Wikipedia, parkinson.org) Meniere's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that can affect hearing and balance. It is characterized by episodes of dizziness and tinnitus and progressive hearing loss, usually in one ear. It affects 3-5 million Americans. (Sources: Wikipedia, MEEI) Cardiovascular disease refers to the class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels (arteries and veins). Each year, heart disease kills more Americans than cancer. (Source: Wikipedia) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease of the lungs in which the airways become narrowed. This leads to a limitation of the flow of air to and from the lungs causing shortness of breath. In contrast to asthma, the limitation of airflow is poorly reversible and usually gradually gets worse over time. It is the 4th leading cause of death in the US. (Source: Wikipedia) Chronic kidney disease is a progressive loss of renal function over a period of months or years. It affects 17% of Americans over 20 years of age. (Sources: Wikipedia, CDC) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord resulting in muscle weakness and atrophy. 30,000 Americans live with ALS. (Source: alsa.org) Liver disease is a broad term describing any number of diseases affecting the liver. Many are accompanied by jaundice caused by increased levels of bilirubin in the system. The bilirubin results from the breakup of the hemoglobin of dead red blood cells; normally, the liver removes bilirubin from the blood and excretes it through bile. (Source: Wikipedia) Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine that occurs in genetically predisposed people of all ages from middle infancy. It is characterized by a reaction to a protein in gluten, resulting in chronic diarrhea and other symptoms. It affects up to 1% of the population. (Source: Wikipedia) Hashimoto\'s disease causes inflammation of your thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck, just below your Adam\'s apple. It is an autoimmune disorder in which your immune system inappropriately attacks your thyroid gland, causing damage to your thyroid cells and upsetting the balance of chemical reactions in your body. Hashimoto\'s disease is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in the United States. (Source: Mayo Clinic) Glycogen Storage Disease Type 1A |
